work-basket
Definition
- Noun:
- A "work-basket" is a small basket or container used to hold sewing materials, such as needles, thread, thimbles, and fabric scraps. It is typically used by someone engaged in needlework or mending.
Usage Examples
- (A container for sewing supplies.)
- (A basket used for sewing tasks.)
Advanced Usage
- "to put something in one's work-basket": to assign or reserve a task or project for later attention, often implying it is a minor or routine matter.
- The manager placed the minor report in her work-basket for the afternoon. (She set it aside for later handling.)
Variants and Related Words
Workbox (n): a box or container for sewing tools, similar to a work-basket but often made of wood or metal.
- She opened her workbox to find a pair of scissors. (A box for sewing equipment.)
Sewing basket (n): a basket specifically for sewing supplies.
- The sewing basket held all the necessary items for embroidery. (A basket for sewing.)
Synonyms
- Sewing kit: a collection of sewing essentials, often in a bag or box.
- Needlework basket: a basket for needlework materials.
Related Idioms
- "to have a full work-basket": to have many tasks or projects to do, especially related to domestic duties.
- With three children and a home to manage, her work-basket is always full. (She has many responsibilities.)